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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ted Carson #694 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance and Steady Improvement Ted Carson, a 50-year-old runner from Milwaukee, WI, displayed commendable endurance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:06:39 for the 13.36-mile course. His pace was 18:27 min/mile. Starting strong, he moved up from 1380th overall at the start to 795th by the first checkpoint. Throughout the race, Ted maintained a stable position, finishing 21st in his division (O50-54) out of 2049 total participants. Notably, his split pace was fastest at Ruxton with 9:36 min/mile but slowed significantly during the final climbs. Ted improved his performance compared to the previous year's event, shaving nearly 12 minutes from his time and advancing his overall placement from 465th to 419th. His progress is seen from his ability to manage his pace more effectively as the race progressed, despite challenging conditions. For future races, focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace in the latter segments, particularly in high altitudes, could enhance his overall time.